Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Community Assistance Program
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report about an update to the Community Assistance Program (CAP). I think the idea of establishing three funding streams is very smart as they are each different. One to provide support for programs offered through King Township’s Community Services. One for support for programs offered through community organizations. And one to cover costs associated...
5 year agreement with ASK
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report presenting a five year partnership agreement with Art Society King (ASK). I think the King community significantly benefits from the creativity and energy of the ASK volunteers. The evolution of the relationship between ASK and the municipality is remarkable. Ther details of the partnership agreement has built on learnings and provides structure for...
Enforcing Grading and Storm water Management
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report recommending amendments to the current site alteration bylaw to allow enforcement of lot grading and stormwater management actions which has been approved by Development Services. In truth it seems to me unbelievable that we did not have this enforcement capability before; hence I am glad that we are addressing it now. As always you can participate in...
Financial Reports
On May 27 Council agenda there are 6 reports from Finance. To review them go the Council agenda a1, nd scroll down. Subject matter includes 2024 final tax levy, 1st quarter 2024 operating budget, Development Charge Reserve Fund. As always you can participate in the Council and make a deputation on these reports in person or virtually. For details on how to do please see Council agenda. Or you...
I do agree that road safety on King's rural roads should be addressed. How does passing a motion improve rural…
Thank you for the update on the planned budget for 2025. I am disappointed that Manitou Drive will not be…
Our laws are far too lenient to criminals of all types. Bail should not be allowed for criminal offenders. I'd…
“king neighborhoods are getting quieter”….not Believe me, it’s not the train whistles that are causing the noise in King.
It really makes no sense, in the long run, not to have homes being built that are more energy efficient.…